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To mark the 25th anniversary of the British Society of Heart Failure (BSH), the focus of its recent annual meeting was an aim to reduce heart failure mortality by 25% in the next 25 years. The meeting was held at the QEII Conference Centre, London, on 1st–2nd December 2022. Dr Sarah Birkhoelzer reports its highlights....

After two years of virtual meetings, the Cardiorenal Forum’s recent 17th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) was able to return to a face-to-face event with delegates enjoying the opportunity to network, hear and discuss presentations in person again. The meeting was held at the King’s Fund, London, on 7th October 2022. Karin Pola and Sarah Birkhoelzer report some of its highlights....

We send our congratulations to editorial board member, Dr Sarah Clarke, who has been elected the 122nd President of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). She is the fourth woman to hold the role and has held many roles at the RCP, including, most recently, a three-year term as clinical vice-president....

We are delighted to welcome four new members to our editorial board....

The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Annual Conference 2022 was held on the 6–8th June in Manchester, UK. This year saw a return to meeting in-person, drawing delegates away from their Zoom screens and welcoming them back to the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Moreover, this year marked the centenary of the society and were honoured by a visit from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal. Dr Alexandra Abel reports selected highlights from BCS 2022....

HEART UK’s recent 35th Annual Medical Scientific Meeting blended a face-to-face meeting with virtual attendance to showcase the latest developments within the lipid community. Held at the University of Warwick on 6th–8th July 2022, Dr Andreas Tridimas reports its highlights....

One of the most difficult challenges presented to healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic has been maintaining standards of care in non-COVID related chronic illness. Many members of our heart failure multidisciplinary (MDT) teams were redeployed and, while many have returned to their original positions, the impact of COVID-19 will be felt for years. It was, therefore, particularly poignant that in its 25th year, the British Society of Heart Failure (BSH) hosted a two-day immersive programme focusing on the heart failure MDT. Held at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel in Glasgow, on 12th May 2022, the meeting gave heart failure enthusiasts the opportunity to ‘reconnect in the real world’. Dr Tiffany Kemp reports on the highlights of the meeting....

We are delighted to announce that the British Journal of Cardiology (BJC) has been accepted onto the prestigious international digital archive PubMed Central® after meeting the rigorous scientific and technical standards it requires....

Age proof Author: Rose Anne Kenny Publisher: Lagom, London 2022 ISBN: 978 1 7887 0504 2 Price: £20 ...

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is an increasingly recognised form of heart failure that has been described as an emerging epidemic. It presents many challenges to patients, healthcare services, and population health. The British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) HFpEF working group has produced this statement with the aims of increasing awareness of this syndrome, highlighting areas of uncertainty, and to promote discussion regarding measures that can support effective HFpEF diagnosis and care....